Itā€™s the real friends you can call at 4 AM-

The ones you can always rely on.

Unexpected, unscheduled, a refuge in the night,

They know who you are and take you in-

No questions, no judgment,

Just you and your beat-up carry-on.

They donā€™t school you,

Donā€™t weigh you down with lessons or lectures.

No need to fear the cost of late-night confessions-

Real friends shield you,

Hold your fragile moments with care until dawn.

Yes, they let you struggle,

Wanting you to learn the twists and

Turns ahead on the bumpy road.

They push your old car

Before you turn the ignition on.

Some surprises in life will find you-

They airdrop their knowledge

And the gift of a helmet

To protect you as you go on.